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Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
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November 25, 2025
At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
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November 24, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.
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Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
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November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network.
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How social search is influencing the future of travel
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November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media.
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Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
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November 18, 2025
Mindtrip for Hotels gives guests tailored recommendations ahead of their stay.
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Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
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November 17, 2025
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players.
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A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
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November 17, 2025
AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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November 14, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.
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Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok
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November 11, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
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November 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
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November 3, 2025
AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
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October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation
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October 31, 2025
The Middle East’s travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to Phocuswright analyst Shadi Kaddoura.
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Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
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October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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October 24, 2025
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